Ashdod

Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.
The aftermath of a crash in the Judean Foothills, May 21, 2026.

At least two dead, several injured after fatal truck, minibus crash in Judean Foothills

An illustrative image of cigarettes over NIS 100 bills.

WATCH: NIS 20m. of cigarettes confiscated in West Bank smuggling attempt

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

Flotilla activists detained at Ashdod Port after Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound vessels


The grand project is underway: 4,280 new apartments to be built in this city

The Israel Land Authority and Ashdod’s plan for the Southern CBD District adds 2,530 apartments, commercial areas, a government complex, public buildings, green spaces, and diverse housing.

 Ashdod port.

Terror shooting attack near Ashdod kills police officer, wounds four, attacker killed

Shooting terror attack on Highway 4 near Ashdod kills one, wounds several others to varying degrees, including one doctor.

 Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror shooting attack on Highway 4, near Yavne, October 15, 2024

'Jack Sparrow': Undercover operation leads to arrest of dozens in Ashdod port smuggling ring bust

Police specified that for 4.5 years, an undercover police agent, dubbed "Jack Sparrow," had been operating under the guise of a customs agent at the port.

Port of Ashdod

Affordable housing for young adults will be built at Ashdod's old stadium site

The Israel Land Authority issued a tender for 453 apartments in Ashdod under the "Target Price" program. The site will later include 1,000 units, towers up to 24 stories, commercial areas, and more.

 District A, Stadium Complex, Ashdod.

Darya Mosenzon to celebrate Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music in September concerts

Experience Darya Mosenzon’s unique take on Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music this September in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Ein Hashofet.

 Darya Mosenzon.

A historic event: Meet the venue designed with timeless elegance

For 17 years, Troya has remained at the top. A glimpse inside reveals why.

 Troya

'Speak quietly': Ashdod rabbis call for restrictive rules for women on public transport

Haredi women's rights activist Tzippy Lavi, Head of Government Relations for Nivcharot condemned the letter on X, formerly Twitter.

 Haredi woman in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, March 25, 2024.

The Rabanit who fills halls: Only in unity will we win. There are no true differences between us


The 11th store: DECATHLON opens in Ashdod

DECATHLON's new Ashdod branch will be the first in Israel with the brand's new concept and branding, set to open in late summer 2024.

 Decathlon

Israel’s health, management systems crash for several hours due to Crowdstrike collapse

Israel's post offices, hospitals, ports, and shops restored operations fully after several hours following the global outage due to an error in a Crowdstrike systems update.

 Microsoft logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024.